Hoping to use her fiction writers' retreat at the Munsee Lodge as a venue for reconciling with her best friend Ivy Benson, literary agent Jane Stuart finds her plans thwarted by the brutal murder of Ivy, forcing Jane and her feline companion Winky to sift through a wealth of clues to catch a clever killer.

[BookStrand Contemporary Romantic Suspense, HEA] When Finn Doyle won the heart of beautiful socialite Ivy Morgan, he was certain that his happy ending was within his grasp, but Ivy's father, a powerful judge, had other plans. Blackmailed into abandoning Ivy, Finn vows that one day he will return to make things right. Eight years later, Finn, now a successful businessman, is prepared to make good on his promise, but to do so he must confront more than the web of lies Judge Morgan spun for his daughter. Ivy is harboring a secret of her own, and when Finn learns the truth, it will change his world forever. Ivy has spent the past eight years determined to forget all about Finn, the man who seduced her and then sold her out. When her father suffers a stroke, she returns to her ancestral home to find Finn waiting for her. But although her body yearns for his, Ivy is determined to protect her heart--and her son--from Finn. A BookStrand Mainstream Romance

“I highly recommend all the Hale Street books!”—5 star reader review Welcome to Hale Street, where everyday people discover love, friendship, and the power of cupcakes. This set includes all six Hale Street stories by Amy Knupp. SWEET SPOT: After derailing her life epically, Kennedy Lowell takes refuge behind the bar…until her new boss has her both shaken AND stirred. SWEET DREAMS (bonus short story sequel to SWEET SPOT): Kennedy finally got the guy, got the job, got the life she was afraid to go after…or did she? SOFT SPOT: Drawing the attention of CEO Jackson Lowell is exhilarating for bar manager Asia Knowles…but what will happen when he learns her secrets? ONE AND ONLY: After tragedy struck, drummer Micah Sullivan lost his music and his dreams. Sloan McGuire wants to help him rediscover both...but can she ever be anything besides Micah’s second-best? LAST FIRST KISS: Lena Kessler longs for love and babies. Her roommate’s off-limits brother is the last person who could give her what she dreams of…but the only one she wants. HEARTSTRINGS: Singer Tucker Steele’s music career is threatening to derail. Gin Verdinelli is either the biggest inspiration or the biggest distraction…or both. Can he fit both love and music in his life? Hale Street is a swoon-worthy series set in Tennessee with a small-town romance feel. This collection includes a boss-employee romance, rich boy/poor girl, second chance, a hockey player hero, and a country singer. Get to know the neighborhood bar where everyone knows everyone, the eccentric neighbor with an albino ferret, the crotchety diner owner with the best blueberry ice cream this side of the Mississippi, a cast of flawed but lovable characters who are musicians and bakers and CEOs and more who find love where they least expect it. Dive into the Hale Street world today!

Working It includes three workplace romance stories by USA Today Best-Selling Author Amy Knupp. Sweet Spot: After derailing her life to epic proportions, Kennedy Lowell takes refuge behind the bar, pouring drinks, but can she resist her new boss, Hunter Clayborne, who has her shaken and stirred? Firestorm: As a female firefighter, Faith Peligni has a lot to prove. As her captain, Joe Mendoza has everything to lose. Can they find a way to be together without their careers going up in flames? True North: When construction foreman Cole North volunteers to be his boss Sierra’s fake date, nothing goes as expected. Can the lifelong loner evolve from her right-hand man at work to the right man for her forever? Treat yourself to these steamy stand-alone workplace romance stories right away!

“If you’re looking for a story with a sense of humor about love and overcoming adversity, looking to the future, great friendships and community, look no further.”—Reader review A bartender, a bakery girl, and a past full of mistakes… Former marketing whiz Kennedy Lowell knows bartending isn’t her destiny. After derailing her life to epic proportions, though, she’s content with the easy refuge of pouring drinks and keeping to herself. But the arrival of her sexy new boss has her both shaken and stirred. Add the temptation of a bakery in need of a marketing guru and Kennedy begins to wonder if easy is all it’s cracked up to be. Easy is Hunter Clayborne’s middle name. Uncomplicated is what he expects when he moves back to Nashville to take over the family business. What he finds is the polar opposite of easy—a bar losing money, a family entrenched in its old-fashioned ways, and an irresistible bartender who keeps him at a distance in spite of their sizzling mutual attraction. Hunter tries to prove he’s a good-hearted, trustworthy guy, but what if Kennedy is her own worst enemy? Can he help her see herself through his eyes before it’s too late? Sweet Spot is a stand-alone novel in the Hale Street series, which includes these books by Amy Knupp: ­–Sweet Spot –Soft Spot –One and Only –Last First Kiss –Heartstrings Immerse yourself in the Hale Street series now! If you enjoy books by Jill Shalvis, Zoe York, BJ Harvey, Piper Rayne, Molly McAdams, Lori Wilde, Melissa Foster, Bella Andre, Claudia Burgoa, Alexa Rivers, JH Croix, Christine DePetrillo, Melissa Chambers, or Amanda Torrey, chances are, you'll love Amy Knupp's Island Fire series. ***** workplace romance, boss-employee romance, troubled past, bakery girl, cupcakes, bartender, bar owner, small town romance

“The entire Hale Street series receives my highest praise.”—Reader review Bartender Kennedy’s new boss has her both shaken and stirred. Barmaid Asia strives to keep her past a secret from a sexy but persistent CEO. Entertainment manager Sloan helps a grieving drummer find a second chance…and more. Immerse yourself in Amy Knupp’s first three Hale Street stories instantly! SWEET SPOT: A bartender, a bakery girl, and a past full of mistakes… Former marketing whiz Kennedy Lowell knows bartending isn’t her destiny. After derailing her life to epic proportions, though, she’s content with the easy refuge of pouring drinks and keeping to herself. But the arrival of her sexy new boss has her both shaken and stirred. Add the temptation of a bakery in need of a marketing guru and Kennedy begins to wonder if easy is all it’s cracked up to be. Easy is Hunter Clayborne’s middle name. Uncomplicated is what he expects when he moves back to Nashville to take over the family business. What he finds is the polar opposite of easy—a bar losing money, a family entrenched in its old-fashioned ways, and an irresistible bartender who keeps him at a distance in spite of their sizzling mutual attraction. Hunter tries to prove he’s a good-hearted, trustworthy guy, but what if Kennedy is her own worst enemy? Can he help her see herself through his eyes before it’s too late? SOFT SPOT: It’s all fun and games until the sexy CEO wants to know her secrets… Asia Knowles’ life has been on a downhill slide for as long as she can remember, but with her promotion and her new apartment on charming Hale Street, things are finally starting to look up. When polished and persistent and tough-to-resist Jackson barges into her world, Asia does what she can to keep her less-than-sparkling background to herself. CEO Jackson Lowell has worked hard for everything he has—perhaps a little too single-mindedly. When a friend challenges him to go on a “real” date, not a business function with a blind date, Asia seems like the perfect choice. Everything from her sunshine-bright outfits to her don’t-get-too-close vibe draws him in. Asia finds it hard to ignore Jackson’s charm, but she’s conditioned to keep her secrets close to her chest. The more she shuts him out, the more determined he becomes to get to know her anyway. If she finally lets him in, will he cut his losses or realize the biggest payoff ever? ONE AND ONLY: Second-best will never be good enough. Drummer Micah Sullivan lost his music and his dreams when his wife died unexpectedly. In the aftermath, he quit his band and pushed away family and friends. Three years later, he’s opened a music shop and tells himself he’s content trying to make it a hit. What he failed to consider is that success requires connections—including the very ones he turned his back on. When Sloan McGuire takes a job at a bar as the entertainment manager, she doesn’t expect to run into Micah, whose late wife was her best friend. She can tell he’s still lost in grief, and out of love for her friend, she resolves to help him find peace. What she and Micah find together, though, has the potential to be something more. Sloan fights the attraction, not only because of their history but because she’s always been second fiddle. To Micah, a solo act seems safer than a duet, but with Sloan, he develops a new appreciation for harmony. Music may be his forte, but can he find the words to convince her she’s his one and only? Related books: True North, Book 1 in the Hale Street spin-off series North Brothers, is the story of Sierra Lowell and Cole North. Other Hale Street stories by Amy Knupp include Last First Kiss and Heartstrings. Clayborne’s After Hours is a Hale Street duet set that includes Last First Kiss and Heartstrings.

Determination and strife can be a dangerous mix. Each story of 'Layered: Self-created Demise' takes a courageous, sometimes ghastly, dip into the hearts and souls of the brave. The choices made by the desperate in pursuit of their desires may scare you, even entice you, but for them lead to no escape... This is the second book in a series of short stories by Ms. Lindsey; the first, 'Bouquet of Malice,' is available for sale at Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle.

STABBING STEPHANIE Literary agent Jane Stuart has finally decided to crawl out from under her pile of manuscripts to take a muchneeded vacation when she gets a surprise call from her late husband's cousin, Stephanie, asking if she can stay for a few days. Jane reluctantly agrees—after all, it is Thanksgiving, and Stephanie is taking an editor's job at a hot new publishing house. But no sooner has Stephanie unpacked her file folders than it becomes clear that something rotten is going on in the pedigreed halls of Carson & Hart, Inc. And when Stephanie is found in a Dumpster with a knife in her back, Jane goes undercover at the company to find the killer. Yet playing the part of an editor isn't easy for Jane, especially when the list of murder suspects is growing faster than the stack of submissions on her overburdened desk. . . "Another delightful cozy with a congenial cast of diverse characters, a realistic heroine with a vivid sense of humor and a loveable cat."—Publishers Weekly "A great book. . .Marshall has all the right tricks up his sleeve to keep his readers interested." —I Love a Mystery

Welcome to Shadow Valley where the Dirty Angels MC rules. Get ready to get Down & Dirty because this is Diesel’s story… She calls him “The Beast.” Diesel, the MC’s Sergeant at Arms and enforcer, is tasked with not only keeping the club’s property and its members safe, but also taking care of “business” when needed. His motto, “live free, die free,” means he sees most women as nags and clingers and he wants none of that. The last thing he needs is to have one sitting on the back of his bike and trying to dictate his life. Unlike the other DAMC women, Jewel wants to be an ol’ lady. Being born and raised within the club, her goal is to earn her place on back of a brother’s bike. But not just anyone’s. No, she had to pick the biggest, most pig-headed and quick-tempered of the bunch. The one she nicknamed “The Beast,” because that’s how he acts both in and out of bed. She’s wanted Diesel for so long she’s not about to give up the fight to become his. She’s bound and determined to win this battle one way or another. Diesel fights his desire for Jewel until a rival MC threatens what he realizes is his, and no one gets away with that. No one. Note: Down & Dirty: Diesel is the fourth book in the Dirty Angels MC series. It’s highly recommended that you read this 10-book series in order. It has no cheating, no relationship cliffhanger and, as always, has an HEA.

The American West meets Victorian England in this transatlantic romance The most unlikely match… might be the best fit! After the young twins she cares for are orphaned, their governess, Aislinn, will do anything to stay with them. So when their maverick uncle—aristocrat turned rancher—Luke returns to England determined to gain guardianship, she proposes a convenient marriage! As an unexpected connection develops between them, Aislinn begins to long for a real future with Luke. But his home is in Montana… Could it be hers, too? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.